Full length full-face portrait of Sir Francis Molyneux on the left and the much shorter Robert Quarme in profile on the right. Both were ushers in the House of Lords
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Publisher worked in London. See Maxted., Publisher's name is omitted from description in the British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching with drypoint and roulette on wove paper ; plate mark 17.7 x 11.2 cm, on sheet 19.5 x 13.3 cm., Mounted with three other prints on leaf 7 of James Sayers's Folio album of 144 caricatures., and The figures in the print are identified by a small strip of paper (approximately 5 x 35 mm) pasted in lower left corner of sheet with their names in letterpress: Sir Francis Molineux and Mr. Quarme.
Full length full-face portrait of Sir Francis Molyneux on the left and the much shorter Robert Quarme in profile on the right. Both were ushers in the House of Lords
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue., Signed with the monogram of James Sayers., Publisher worked in London. See Maxted., and Publisher's name is omitted from description in the British Museum catalogue.
Volume 1, page 10b. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A grinning man with a long queue stands facing right, holding a pair of shears in his left hand. He holds wooden box that serves as a stool in his right hand, and under his right arm is a struggling dog. Behind him, in the upper left, hangs a sign with three fleur-de-lis that is lettered "LA VENGEANCE De crotteur royal Tond des CHIENS Proprement".
Description:
Title, printmaker, and publication date supplied by curator., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., For a version of this design in reverse, published 25 April 1771 by M. Darly, see no. 4668 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4., and Mounted on page 10b in volume 1 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
An enraged man with clenched fists, the presumed speaker of the diatribe inscribed below image, is flanked by family members. On his right his wife attempts to calm him ("Brother patriot you'll choak yourself with passion") while his diminutive son tugs at his clothes pleading "Daddy I wish you'd let the Patriots alone & give my Mammy some money to buy a Calfs Head for Dinner for I'm sure the Patriots wont," while another son holds on to the woman saying "Mother shant I be a Patriot when I'm a man". A bootblack seated to the left of the group says "Have 'em blackd your Honor. Twig the patriot your Honor". Two dogs are present as well, one barking wears a collar inscribed Patriot, while the other urinates on the man's shoe. Quotes appear in balloons
Alternative Title:
I am a patriot d- me Sir and I am a patriot damn me Sir
Description:
Title supplied by cataloger; printmaker surmised by repository., Trimmed into image with loss of imprint and portion of inscription torn., Publisher statement from impression in the Library of Congress., Inscription beneath image: I am a Patriot d- me Sir and I will be a Patriot & what of that & pray G- D- me Sir what do you mean by asking my Reasons did you ever know a Patriot that could give a Reason - only D- me I hate every thing thats done by any body that could or would do good to their Country and so d- me Sir that's what we call Patriotism., Date of "1778" written in contemporary hand between image and inscription., and Mounted to 20 x 26 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. accordg. to Act of Parlt. Octr. 21 1776 by J. Lockington Shug Lane ...
An elegantly dressed young woman is seated in an armchair facing right reading a letter. The room is richly carpeted and furnished, with striped upholstery on the furniture and matching draperies. Through the window is visible a winter scene with ice skaters
Description:
Title from manuscript inscription on mount. and Date from Montgomery.
Publisher:
Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Ice skating, Reading, Rugs, Draperies, Interiors, and Clothing & dress
The interior of a seraglio shows a Turk with his harem, seated in a low hall that looks out to a garden. The women are served by eunuchs (the only other men allowed in the hall), one of whom peers in through the window to insure privacy. The master and his favorite are being cooled with a fan made of feathers as two other women dancing "after a wanton manner" accompanied by musicians. Figures are numbered; key provided in the text (see v. 1, p. 250-251).
Description:
Title, publisher, state, and date from Paulson., One of fifteen illustrations engraved for: A. de La Motraye's travels through travels through Europe, Asia, and into part of Africa., 'Tom. 1. No. XXII'--Upper right corner., and On page 5 in volume 1. Plate trimmed to: 25.5 x 34.8 cm.
Publisher:
A. de La Mottraye
Subject (Geographic):
Turkey. and Islamic Empire.
Subject (Name):
La Mottraye, Aubry de, approximately 1674-1743.
Subject (Topic):
Blacks, Clothing & dress, Eunuchs, Harems, Interiors, and Servants
The interior of a seraglio shows a Turk with his harem, seated in a low hall that looks out to a garden. The women are served by eunuchs (the only other men allowed in the hall), one of whom peers in through the window to insure privacy. The master and his favorite are being cooled with a fan made of feathers as two other women dancing "after a wanton manner" accompanied by musicians. Figures are numbered; key provided in the text (see v. 1, p. 250-251).
Description:
Title, publisher, state, and date from Paulson., One of fifteen illustrations engraved for: A. de La Motraye's travels through travels through Europe, Asia, and into part of Africa., and 'Tom. 1. No. XXII'--Upper right corner.
Publisher:
A. de La Mottraye
Subject (Geographic):
Turkey. and Islamic Empire.
Subject (Name):
La Mottraye, Aubry de, approximately 1674-1743.
Subject (Topic):
Blacks, Clothing & dress, Eunuchs, Harems, Interiors, and Servants
Head-and-shoulder portrait of a gentleman in profile to the right in a bag wig and ruffled shirt. He has a very long, beak-like nose and wears spectacles
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue. and Beginning of imprint statement is lightly etched and barely visible.
Publisher:
Pub. 14th Feb. 1783 by H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond St.
Head-and-shoulder portrait of a gentleman in profile to the left with a whip under his arm. His hair is brushed forward over his forehead and arranged in curls over his shoulders
Description:
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
Pub 25 Feby 1783 by H Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street